Canada Gears Up for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Toronto

The Americas Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins in Toronto, with Canada, Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands competing for a coveted spot. The eight-day tournament at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club promises exciting matches and high stakes.

Teams Face Off in Toronto

The competition features Canada, the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands vying for a place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The teams will clash in a double round-robin format over eight days, beginning Sunday at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club. The top team will advance to the next stage.

Players’ Expectations

“I would feel like half of the job is done, we went to our first T20 World Cup last year and played some good cricket and got a win against Ireland. The goal for this team is to improve on that.”

—Nicholas Kirton, Canadian Captain

Terryne Fray, captain of Bermuda, shared his thoughts. Conroy Wright, skipper of the Cayman Islands, and Marc Taylor, the Bahamas skipper, also expressed their excitement. In 2023, the global cricket audience was estimated to be 2.5 billion fans (Statista).

Match Schedule

The schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier is set, all matches will be held at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club in Toronto. The times are in local time.

15 June: Canada v Bermuda – 10h30

Cayman Islands v Bahamas – 15h30

16 June: Canada v Cayman Islands – 10h30

Bermuda v Bahamas – 15h30

17 June: Rest Day

18 June: Bermuda v Cayman Islands – 10h30

Canada v Bahamas – 15h30

19 June: Bahamas v Bermuda – 10h30

Cayman Islands v Canada – 15h30

20 June: Rest Day

21 June: Bahamas v Canada – 10h30

Cayman Islands v Bermuda – 15h30

22 June: Bahamas v Cayman Islands – 10h30

Bermuda V Canada – 15h30

With the stakes high, the teams are ready for an intense competition, aiming for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.